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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.50, 668.61 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.50, 668.61 and 229.14 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.50 : 668.61 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.50/668.61 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.50x = 668.61 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.50x = 153,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,205.30/445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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